Thanks to Dr. Dan Fortenbacher for sharing his video on a young patient with autism. It shows the challenges as well as the successes through vision therapy. Watch how tracking and awareness improve over time By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
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Visual Attention in Preschoolers Specifically Predicts Future Reading Acquisition
Thanks to my friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press for his extremely interesting blog. Dr. Press acknowledges our colleague, Dr. Harold Solan, and his research on how visual spatial attention plays a crucial role in reading. Dr. Press also presents new research by Andrea Facoetti of the University of Padua in Italy and colleagues. They state, “Visual attention deficits […]
Optometric Vision Therapy: Answering Those Questions
Many, many thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for his blog post. He has started with Dr. Len Press’ article and then expanded on additional literature. The info below is from Dr. Maino. My friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press wrote an article some time ago where he discussed the interplay between optometry and ophthalmology when it comes […]
Stealth Dyslexia – What's That?
Have you seen gifted children who are very bright yet they struggle in school? Maybe they are not “bad enough” to be labelled as having a reading or learning problem? These kids are often hard for parents and teachers to understand because they may have verbal IQs in the high range, but still struggle with […]
Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide-authors of The Dyslexic Advantage
BROCK EIDE ON NPR. The co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage was a guest on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show on February 15 for a discussion of “The Dyslexic Brain.” Hear the wonderful discussion on dyslexia, twice exceptional children and learning. Drs. Eide book is an except resource for parents, teachers, therapists, optometrists and physicians. Many of these “twice-exceptional” […]
See It. Say It. Do It! Use It For Life Success and Confidence?
By annie on Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC, See It. Say It. Do It!, Vision therapy, Visualization
Learn how to visualize, declare and take action. Successful business people, top athletic performers and life coaches using these strategies. Why not start early with kids. Empower them to learn easier with more success and confidence! View how Joey, a 4th grader who wears “thick glasses” and has had 3 eye surgeries for crossed eyes, […]
See It. Say It. Do It! Vision Therapy Works for Adults
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein’s See It. Say It. Do It. process is NOT just for kids. Professional athletes, exceptional students and top businesses utilize these skills… Create a Vision Make a Declaration Take Action Experience the life transformation by using the See It. Say It. Do It! Process By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist at Hellerstein […]
What Is Vision Therapy?
By annie on Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC, See It. Say It. Do It!, Vision therapy, Visualization
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein explains how vision therapy improves the lives of struggling kids. Millions of kids are missed…even if they see 20/20! www.SeeItSayItDoIt.com By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, in Vision Therapy
Does Your Child Struggle in School?
By annie on Events, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC, See It. Say It. Do It!, Vision therapy, Visualization
1 out of 4 kids have vision problems. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein explains the critical link between vision & learning. There are effective vision therapy solutions to help your child improve school success, sports performance and confidence. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, in Vision Therapy
Reading – A Personal Struggle
1 out of 4 children have vision problems. Many kids are diagnosed (or mis-diagnosed) as having ADD, LD, dyslexia, behavior problems. Or some “compensate” by avoiding reading, getting symptom (headaches, tired eyes, poor tracking). Why am I so passionate about vision therapy. I’ve struggled with reading through school. I was one of the lucky ones. […]